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5 Ways to Show Gratitude to the People That Make You Thankful

Tis the season to ponder over things that make us feel thankful. For example, we are very thankful that we get to see so many friendly, familiar faces at our Lake of the Ozarks Mexican restaurant on a regular basis. We show our gratitude by offering quality customer service and special events like Taco Tuesday and Fiesta Friday. If there's someone that you believe deserves your gratitude this year, Mexicali Blues has a few ideas on how you can show them.

Tell ThemDon't just assume that someone knows how grateful you are to have them in your life. You need to actually tell them. Even if they know it already, it's always a nice thing to hear. You can do this through compliments, write it down in a thank you card, or simply say the words "Thank you!" Go the extra mile and detail to that special person exactly what makes you thankful they are a part of your life. Buy Them DinnerTake them out for a night on the town! Invite them to join you for lunch or dinner at Mexicali Blues. (If you love the food here, then you know they'll love it too!) The simple fact that they won't have to cook for that meal is a nice enough gesture, but if you're picking up the ticket, they'll appreciate it even more!

Brag About ThemIn addition to telling that person how much they mean to you, tell others about their awesomeness too. Publicly thanking a person, whether it's in person or through a social media post, is a great way to put a smile on their face and at the same time let others know that this is a person deserving some praise. Invite Them To Happy HourWhen someone makes you happy, treating them to a midday Happy Hour is a great way to show your gratitude. The best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks takes place every Tuesday-Friday from 4-6 pm right here at Mexicali Blues. Not only will you get great discounts on beer and those famous margaritas, but the chips and salsa are a bonus appetizer that everyone loves!

Do Something NiceThink of something that the person you have in mind would really appreciate, and make that happen. You could volunteer to take over a task that they hate, hide small treats for them to find, or maybe even get them something they've always wanted but would never buy for themselves. Gift baskets make great "thank you" presents too. Just imagine how much you would love to receive a basket full of your favorite things, like a Mexicali Blues t-shirt, our famous house-recipe salsa, and a gift certificate for a future meal. You know others are bound to love that too!

It doesn't really matter what you do to tell someone how thankful you are for them, as long as you do or say something! THANK YOU for being one of the wonderful people that we find it a pleasure to serve here at Mexicali Blues. Bring your friends to meet us too. We'd love to get to know them as well!

Although intended as a meal starter from our appetizer menu, chips and any one of the marvelous dips we serve at Mexicali Blues also make a great snack any time of day. If you happen to join us for Happy Hour, it's also an excellent food to enjoy along with margaritas, beer, and other cocktails. Here is a list of the taste-tempting dips you will find on our menu.

Queso FundidoThis particular cheese dip is a local favorite, and once visitors to the lake area get a taste of it, they are hooked too! It's smooth and extremely stringy, so much so that you may need help getting a scoop out of the edible bowl without losing your chip!

Your favorite Mexican restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is bringing back an old favorite from last year - FIESTA FRIDAYS!!! Once again, every single week from 4-10 pm, Mexicali Blues is changing the meaning of "TGIF" from "Thank Goodness It's Friday" to "Thank Goodness It's FAJITAS!" Those fantastic fajitas aren't the only surprise we've got in store for you to get the weekend started...

Chicken FajitasThe return of Fiesta Fridays means the return of quite a few TGIF specials at Mexicali Blues. The first one on the list is our mouthwatering Chicken Fajitas for only $9! For that great price, you get to enjoy savory grilled chicken on a bed of onions and peppers. That's served with all the fixings (rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and flour tortillas) so you can build your fajita in your favorite way.

Normally our Chicken Fajitas cost $13.50 for a small serving and $19.50 for a large. That means on Fiesta Fridays, y…

We can tell you that we are the best Mexican restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks all day long, but you'll just assume that we are biased and still wonder. That's why we've gathered reviews that we found online left by some of the people that have dined at Mexicali Blues. If they liked their experience, then there's an excellent chance that you will too!

"The staff was friendly and we were greeted right away, and seated quickly. We had a party of 7 (6.5 really) and they could accommodate us with no problem. Our food came out a lot faster than I expected and it was DELICIOUS! I wasn't anticipating loving this place so much as a first time visitor, but I will definitely be back."Sabrina Osborn, Google review"Service is very nice here and everybody is very friendly."Wentzville Church, Google review "Delicious food. Friendly staff. Start your visit with complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered the Seafood Enchiladas with shrimp and crab meat. T…

Although intended as a meal starter from our appetizer menu, chips and any one of the marvelous dips we serve at Mexicali Blues also make a great snack any time of day. If you happen to join us for Happy Hour, it's also an excellent food to enjoy along with margaritas, beer, and other cocktails. Here is a list of the taste-tempting dips you will find on our menu.

Queso FundidoThis particular cheese dip is a local favorite, and once visitors to the lake area get a taste of it, they are hooked too! It's smooth and extremely stringy, so much so that you may need help getting a scoop out of the edible bowl without losing your chip!

Your favorite Mexican restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is bringing back an old favorite from last year - FIESTA FRIDAYS!!! Once again, every single week from 4-10 pm, Mexicali Blues is changing the meaning of "TGIF" from "Thank Goodness It's Friday" to "Thank Goodness It's FAJITAS!" Those fantastic fajitas aren't the only surprise we've got in store for you to get the weekend started...

Chicken FajitasThe return of Fiesta Fridays means the return of quite a few TGIF specials at Mexicali Blues. The first one on the list is our mouthwatering Chicken Fajitas for only $9! For that great price, you get to enjoy savory grilled chicken on a bed of onions and peppers. That's served with all the fixings (rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and flour tortillas) so you can build your fajita in your favorite way.

Normally our Chicken Fajitas cost $13.50 for a small serving and $19.50 for a large. That means on Fiesta Fridays, y…

We can tell you that we are the best Mexican restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks all day long, but you'll just assume that we are biased and still wonder. That's why we've gathered reviews that we found online left by some of the people that have dined at Mexicali Blues. If they liked their experience, then there's an excellent chance that you will too!

"The staff was friendly and we were greeted right away, and seated quickly. We had a party of 7 (6.5 really) and they could accommodate us with no problem. Our food came out a lot faster than I expected and it was DELICIOUS! I wasn't anticipating loving this place so much as a first time visitor, but I will definitely be back."Sabrina Osborn, Google review"Service is very nice here and everybody is very friendly."Wentzville Church, Google review "Delicious food. Friendly staff. Start your visit with complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered the Seafood Enchiladas with shrimp and crab meat. T…